VFR On Top Related Topics 
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 10, 2025
Photo: Adobe Stock Hypoxia Is Real On a hot summer afternoon, it is not uncommon for an IFR or VFR on top flights to climb to 10,000 feet or higher to stay clear of the buildups. Most private pilots fly short distances, recreationally. Long-range travel takes preparation and a different mindset.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Seattle Center, N13DZ, request climb to VFR-on-Top. They say again, N13DZ, requesting climb to VFR-on-Top. Fortunately, someone somewhere had the foresight to make uncommon clearances (like VFR-on-Top) quickly accessible for a time just like this. The pilot requests VFR-on-Top. No tops reports.
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Pilot Institute
MARCH 19, 2025
In most clouds, the visibility is zero, meaning that you should avoid clouds entirely if you are flying VFR. If the sky is only partially covered, you may be able to find a hole and navigate VFR on top. However, beware! Many aviators have flown through a fools hole only for the hole to close up!
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Additionally, a pilot should report any of the following events:: When vacating any previously assigned altitude or flight level for a newly assigned altitude or flight level ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an altitude change will be made if operating on a clearance specifying VFR-on-top. ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an approach has been missed. (
Air Facts
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Day 2 The second day of my journey started with more promising prospects, though this would include some VFR on top time through the Oregon valleys. I had a long way to go yet as I had only covered 276 miles that day.
Flight Training Central
MARCH 15, 2024
The manual aims to help with that task, by breaking each IFR procedure down into individual tasks, and explaining in detail how to complete each one.
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